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ITV Britain's Got Talent viewers cast same brutal verdict on KSI as judge

ITV Britain's Got Talent 2025 introduced KSI a guest judge but some viewers aren't happy about it

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KSI joined ITV's Britain's Got Talent in 2025, representing a considerable shakeup of the judging talent, though some viewers think he needs to be replaced as quickly as he started.

The star, whose real name is Olajide Olayinka Williams "'JJ' Olatunji, stepped in to replace Bruno Toniolo at some of the auditions while the former Strictly Come Dancing judge was filming Dancing With The Stars in the US.


KSI's fellow pannellest have certainly spoken highly of him, believing he will bring in a whole new, younger, audience thanks to his YouTube popularity, but ultimately it will be for viewers to decide if the musician and boxer is a good fit.


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If a recent Yahoo poll is any indication, it might take a little longer for audiences to jell with him, as out of 42 votes cast, 129 chose the option "he's not for me".


One poll participant wrote: "Can't stand him," while another added: "Thought he was dreadful. How such an untalented individual can get so much air time is a reflection on society."

However, not everyone is so negative towards the YouTuber, as after he replaces Bruno for an episode, one social media user penned on X: "Can we talk about how good @KSI is on BGT?? make him fulltime and get rid of Bruno."

"Can @BGT permanently replace Bruno with KSI please? KSI is such a better judge," a second added.

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Ahead of joining the show, his co-star Amanda Holden said: "The kids went nuts for him. And I think he's going to bring in a whole generation of people that have perhaps not thought about watching our show before just because they want to see what he brings. And he was also super quick to get on the stage, we couldn’t keep him off it! I just know he’s going to steal the limelight because he's so good!"

KSI himself added: "Once I figured out what makes sense and my place, I kind of just ran with it, and I got more and more comfortable and came into my own."

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